The Maries County R-II School District has an opening for a paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must meet ONE of the following DESE requirements to be qualified as a paraprofessional: 36-college credit hours, Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program, Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013), or Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013). Applicant must also obtain a Missouri substitute certificate. The position is a full time position with benefits. The Maries County R-2 School district is a 4-day school week.  Applications can be completed on-line at www.mariesr2.org.  Please contact Dr. Lenice Basham at lbasham@mariesr2.org/573-859-3800 with any questions.